Ideal finale kept under wraps

Chortle reports on the fact that the ending of this new fourth series is being kept a closely guarded secret.

From Chortle, 28th April 2008

Johnny Vegas slumps into series four as small-time dope-dealer Moz. A series which starts with its central character keeling over in the midst of an apparent heart attack is clearly playing for the darker laughs. Unfortunately, it's hard to find any in the scenes that follow.

The Radio Times, 28th April 2008

I must say, three years on, Ideal has bedded in very nicely. Moz has now acquired a permanent partner, an infant son, and an assortment of regulars, who, while odd and sometimes nasty (such as the criminals led by the eerily comic Cartoon Head (David Sant) and Moz's necrophiliac neighbour, Judith, played by Joanna Neary), all work within the series' logic.

Graham Duff's writing was sharp, with the gags coming thick and fast, and while not all made the grade, the hit-rate was impressive. Well done BBC3 for sticking with it.

Gerard O'Donovan, The Telegraph, 7th March 2008

This sitcom is played one beat away from bleak drama, but it is very definitely funny as the gags come thick and fast, while Johnny Vegas brings real depth to the lead role. For those who like their comedy rooted in reality, this is pure pleasure - an unadulterated joy from start to finish.

Mail on Sunday

Ideal makes for very funny viewing with a slightly sinister edge. It has just about everything - a great script, characters and actors - and Johnny Vegas at his best.

The Observer

Ideal is very funny indeed. Almost everything in Graham Duff's clever script seems aimed at serving up a dark slice of contemporary life in a light-hearted way. Once again, BBC3 has bolstered its reputation as a breeding ground for the best new comedy on TV.

Daily Telegraph